Traditional residence hall room or garden-style apartment? Dining Passes or Dining Dollars? Cash or Panther Funds?

To choose the options that are right for you, you'll need some basic information. These links detail what you can expect from your dining, residence, and shopping experiences at the University of Pittsburgh. Take a moment to learn about the variety of choices we offer to suit your campus lifestyle.

Links to publications below will open or download a PDF document.

General

• Getting To Know Campus (PDF)
• University-Owned Housing Map (PDF)
• Campus Map (PDF)
• Housing Recycling Guide (PDF)

Panther Card/Panther Funds

• Panther Card Brochure (PDF) 
• Department Card: Department Card Policy  (PDF)
• View Panther Funds Balance (Online)

Housing

Contract, Packet, Rates, and Selection Materials

• Housing and Dining Withdrawal Instructions (Online)
• 2025 - 2026 Housing and Dining Contract (PDF)
• 2024 - 2025 Housing Rates (PDF)

Other Forms and Brochures​​​

• Immunization Requirements
• Residential Safety Guidelines (PDF)

Dining

• How to Apply for a Meal Membership (Online)
• Add Additional Dining Dollars (Online)
• Dining Brochure (PDF)
• Meal Plan Special Request Form  (Online)
• Meal Membership Change Instructions (Online)
• View Dining Dollars Balance (Online)
• 2024 - 2025 Dining Rates (PDF)

Other Forms

• Donated Food Services Request Form (Online)
• Catering Exemption Form (Online)

Mailing

• Residence Hall Addresses (Online)